SUCCESS to the Newport Railway, Along the braes of the Silvery Tay, And to Dundee straightway, Across the Railway Bridge o' the Silvery Tay, Which was opened on the 12th of May, In the year of our Lord 1879, Which will clear all expenses in a very short time Because the thrifty housewives of Newport To Dundee will often resort, Which will be to them profit and sport, By bringing cheap tea, bread, and jam, And also some of Lipton's ham, Which will make their hearts feel light and gay, And cause them to bless the opening day Of the Newport Railway. The train is most beautiful to be seen, With its long, white curling cloud of steam, As the train passes on her way Along the bonnie braes o' the Silvery Tay. And if the people of Dundee Should feel inclined to have a spree, I am sure 'twill fill their hearts with glee By crossing o'er to Newport, And there they can have excellent sport, By viewing the scenery beautiful and gay, During the livelong summer day, And then they can return at night With spirits light and gay, By the Newport Railway, By night or by day, Across the Railway Bridge o' the Silvery Tay. Success to the undertakers of the Newport Railway Hoping the Lord will their labours repay, And prove a blessing to the people For many a long day Who live near by Newport, On the bonnie braes o' the Silvery Tay. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...RETROSPECTION by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON MONODY ON THE DEATH OF WILLIAM MARION REEDY by EDGAR LEE MASTERS HOMAGE TO SEXTUS PROPERTIUS: 8 by EZRA POUND REASONS FOR DRINKING by HENRY ALDRICH LAUS INFANTIUM by WILLIAM CANTON ACCORDING TO THE MIGHTY WORKING by THOMAS HARDY TO CHLOE; AN APOLOGY FOR GOING INTO THE COUNTRY by JOHN WOLCOTT TIPPERARY: 4. BY OUR OWN A. E. HOUSMAN by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS |